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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,762.24, 21,751.08 and 8,688.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,762.24, 21,751.08 and 8,688.48 is: 11,989.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,762.24 : 21,751.08 = 8,688.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,762.24/21,751.08 = 8,688.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,762.24x = 21,751.08 × 8,688.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,762.24x = 188,983,823.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,983,823.56/15,762.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,989.66

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